Consider the following statements:
- The pasteurization of milk decreases its nutritional value.
- 'Olericulture' is related to plants being used as vegetable.
Which of the given statements is/are correct?
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Only (1)
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Only (2)
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Both (1) and (2)
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Neither (1) nor (2)
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Statement (1) is incorrect. The pasteurization of milk does not affect its nutritional value. It is the process of the heating of milk at 600C temperature for 30 minutes to kill all the microorganisms.
Statement (2) is correct. Olericulture is the science of vegetable growing, dealing with the culture of non-woody (herbaceous) plants for food.